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Treating addictive behaviors in the employee assistance program: implications for brief interventions
Karen K Chan1, Clayton Neighbors, G Alan Marlatt
1Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Box 351525, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. kkchan@u.washington.edu
Addictive Behaviors
|November 9, 2004
Summary
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) can help employees with various issues. Individuals with addictive behaviors (ABs) utilized EAPs differently than others, suggesting a need for tailored brief interventions (BIs).
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are common resources for workplace issues.
- Understanding utilization patterns and outcomes for diverse employee concerns is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine referral sources and treatment outcomes in EAPs.
- To compare individuals with addictive behaviors (ABs) against those with other presenting problems.
- To analyze differences by gender and presenting problem.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 3890 men and women attending an EAP.
- Comparison of self-referral versus mandated referrals.
- Evaluation of problem resolution and session counts.
Main Results:
- Men were less likely to self-refer and more likely to be mandated to EAP.
- Men disproportionately presented with addictive behaviors (ABs).
- Individuals with ABs had lower self-referral rates, poorer problem resolution, and fewer sessions compared to other clients.
Conclusions:
- EAPs may benefit from integrating evidence-based brief interventions (BIs).
- Tailored approaches are needed for employees with addictive behaviors.
- Further research into optimizing EAP services for specific populations is warranted.